Wednesday, September 30, 2015

What to Plant NOW for October in the US

What are You planting this October?

PAK CHOY Cabbage is an excellent Fall crop!



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September 30, 2015
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Mary from Mary's Heirloom Seeds will be LIVE on Wolf Spirit Radio this Friday, October 3rd from 4pm-6pm PST  with host Joyce Wheeler.  

The topic of the show is Organic Gardening and we'll also discuss seeds and related topics.  There will be live call-ins and chat room questions.  Join us!

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FALL Planting Guide Part 3    


OCTOBER SEED PLANTING GUIDE
FOR THE US BY REGION


**Just a reminder for those of you with pest issues, especially tomato hornworms and squash borers**
Companion Planting is very important for your organic garden.
Plant BORAGE with tomatoes and
Nasturtiums with squash
 
FLORIDA Gardeners, we have split the state into 3 sections.  Click the links for complete details

Gulf Coast
Arugula, Beans, Beets, Broccoli, Brussels Sprouts, Carrots, Cauliflower, Cilantro, Collard Greens, Cucumber, Endive, Kale, Kohlrabi, Leeks, Lettuce, Mustard greens, Onion, Pak Choy, Parsley, Peas-English & Southern, Radish, Rutabaga, Sorrel, *Malabar Spinach,* Spinach and Turnips
Herbs & Wildflowers 
Cover Crops: Alfalfa, Buckwheat, Oats and Wheat


SAN DIEGO
Arugula, Basil, Beets , Broccoli, Cabbage, Carrots, Cauliflower, Cilantro, Endive, Kale, Kohlrabi, Head Lettuce, Leaf Lettuce, Onion, Peas, Radicchio, Radish, Rutabaga, Sorrel, Spinach, Swiss Chard and Turnips
HERBS: Basil, Cilantro, Dill, Fennel and Poppy 


IMPORTANT:  If you live in cool/colder climates but are growing in a greenhouse or use a hoop to cover your crops, you are able to grow more varieties and for a longer period. 
Read Mary's Cool Weather Crops

Southwest 
Arugula, Calabrese Broccoli, Brussels Sprouts, Chinese Cabbage, Cauliflower, KALE, Kohlrabi, Leeks, Lettuce,  Bunching Onions, Radicchio, Radishes, Rutabaga, Sorrel, Spinach, Swiss Chard and  Turnips
HERBS: Basil, Cilantro, Dill, Fennel and Poppy    


Southern Interior 
Arugula, Calabrese Sprouting Broccoli, Chinese Cabbage, Cilantro, Fennel, Kale, Kohlrabi, Lettuce, Radish, Rutabaga, Sorrel, Spinach and Swiss Chard
*Turnips if you have a later frost date*
Read about Cool Weather Crops  
Pacific Northwest
Broccoli, Cabbage, Kale, Mustard and Turnips can withstand a touch of frost and do well during Fall.
Brussels Sprouts, Kale, Parsnips, Collards and Artichokes can actually improve with a bit of frost.
RADISH is an excellent Fall crop. 
It is easy to grow and a quick harvest! 

New England & Maritime Canada
If you have warmer days and cold nights, consider planting greens in small containers to bring inside at night.  Or, plant a windowsill garden to harvest fresh greens such as European Mesclun Mix and Arugula.
RADISH is an excellent Fall crop. 
It is easy to grow and a quick harvest!   

North Central & Rockies 
If you have warmer days and cold nights, consider planting greens in small containers to bring inside at night.  Or, plant a windowsill garden to harvest fresh greens such as European Mesclun Mix and Arugula
RADISH is an excellent Fall crop. 
It is easy to grow and a quick harvest!  


ALASKA 
If you have warmer days and cold nights, consider planting greens in small containers to bring inside at night.  Or, plant a windowsill garden to harvest fresh greens such as European Mesclun Mix and Arugula
  RADISH is an excellent Fall crop. 
It is easy to grow and a quick harvest!  
 

Central Midwest
Broccoli, Cabbage, Kale, Mustard and Turnips can withstand a touch of frost and do well during Fall.
Brussels Sprouts, Kale, Parsnips, Collards and Artichokes can actually improve with a bit of frost.
RADISH is an excellent Fall crop.  It is easy to grow and a quick harvest! 


HAWAII
Arugula, Basil, Beets , Broccoli, Cabbage, Carrots, Cauliflower, Cilantro, Endive, Kale, Kohlrabi, Head Lettuce, Leaf Lettuce, Onion, Peas, Radicchio, Radish, Rutabaga,  Sorrel, Spinach, Swiss Chard and Turnips
HERBS: Basil, Cilantro, Dill, Fennel and Poppy 


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Tuesday, September 29, 2015

Tuesdays with a Twist #130

Good Morning and welcome to another No Rules Party! 

My company, Mary's Heirloom Seeds, is a FOOD FINALIST in the Martha Stewart American Made Awards!!!
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Everyone gets 6 votes per day and you can vote Daily thru October 19th!

I've been busy making TINCTURES again! Find out why we make tinctures in Make Your Own Herbal Remedies and SAVE

If you're growing your own organic food (or you'd like to),
 check out our VERY popular monthly planting Guide
SEPTEMBER Seed Planting Guide for the US by Region

Are you ready for the party?   We're your hosts 
Mary @ Back to the Basics and Mary's Kitchen
Marci @ Stone Cottage Adventures
Angie @ God's Growing Garden
Please give a warm welcome to our new co-host
Heather @ Homestead McCoy



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My Features this week:

Healthy, Organic Peach Ice Cream Recipe
from Organic 4 Greenlivings

Zucchini Fettuccine Alfredo from Nancy on the Home Front 


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Share older posts as well as new ones.  No limit on links!
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 (with proper link backs) in our features.   And now for the party!


Monday, September 28, 2015

FALL Planting Tips & More

Are you Ready to plant Cool-Weather Crops?





FALL is officially here.  Happy Fall to you and best wishes for your Fall Garden.
We have been sharing a lot of info about FALL gardening lately.
Mary's Cool weather crop recommendations include Arugula, Beets, Broccoli, KALE and more.
For complete details, read
Mary's Cool Weather Crops

have been added for FALL!
FALL GARDEN SEED COMBO PACK

Our unique selection of cool-weather crops is perfect for your fall garden.  This combo pack Includes 7 varieties of individually packed seeds.


FALL GARDEN SUPER SEED COMBO PACK

Our unique selection of cool-weather crops is perfect for your fall garden.  These are individual packs of seeds.  This combo pack includes the seed selection from our regular Fall Garden Combo Pack, plus quite a few more for a total of 12 seed packs

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We offer numerous articles on growing from seeds on our
page Organic Growing Tips & Videos

SEPTEMBER Planting Guide for the US

 SEPTEMBER Planting Guide for Florida
(split in 3 sections)
Tutorials include:
Growing Organic Beets from Seed to Harvest

All About KALE

Growing Radish from Seed to Harvest

Plant for Pollinators & Increase Crop Yield


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We hope you have a wonderful start of fall.  If you have additional questions, please feel free to ask.  We are available via email and phone.
Sincerely,
(954) 654-3501
mary@marysheirloomseeds.com
"Growing organic food, teaching organic gardening methods and
saving seeds for future generations"   -Mary



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